Daily Quiz anyone?

[zico]

Thanks to the guys for getting this great new site up and running and here is a brand new quiz thread. You know the rules. Please don't post your answers before the quizzer does. Don't forget to post your scores.  

[only1billybonds]

12 as well.

Cheers Zico.

[Westside]

12. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

Losers Quiz

1.  Who was responsible for losing Barings Bank roughly 830 million in 1995?
Nick Leeson

2.  Far from being a loser but who did Rory McIlroy beat in the play-off hole at the US Masters recently?
Justin Rose

3.  At what game was a former world champion famously defeated by a computer called Deep Blue in 1997?
Chess (Garry Kasparov was defeated)

4.  In 1962 The Beatles were rejected by a British record company with the comment that "guitar groups are on the way out" and that "The Beatles have no future in show business". Which company was this?
Decca Records

5. Who did Barack Obama defeat in the 2008 US Presidential election?
John McCain

6.  Which fellow Jamaican finished second to Usain Bolt in the London 2012 men’s 100 metre final?
Yohan Blake

7.  Which British female swimmer won a silver medal in the 400m Individual Medley at the 1980 Moscow Olympics?
Sharron Davies

8.  Which football team lost the F.A. Cup final in both 1998 and 1999?
Newcastle United

9.  In the 1996 US Masters, who looked to be cruising home to the championship and entered Sunday with a six-shot lead. But he hit his tee shot into the water on both Par 3’s on the back nine, shot 78, and Nick Faldo won instead?
Greg Norman

10. How many World Snooker Championship Finals did Jimmy White lose?
Six

11.  At the 1988 Winter Olympics, Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards famously came last in the ski-jump.  In which city were these Olympics held?
Calgary – Canada

12.  To which boxer did both Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn lose to twice?
Steve Collins

13.  Which of the following actresses NEVER won an Academy Award - Teresa Wright, Donna Reed, Ava Gardner, Julianne Moore?
Ava Gardner

14.  Can you name the lead prosecutor who lost the OJ Simpson murder trial back in 1995?
Marcia Clark

15.  Pete Sampras won an unprecedented 7 Wimbledon titles in the years of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. His streak was interrupted in 1996 when he lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual winner. Who was this Dutch player?
Richard Krajicek

16.  In the 2012 Tour De France, who finished runner up to winner Bradley Wiggins?
Chris Froome

17.  Mike Tyson suffered his first ever professional boxing defeat against Buster Douglas in Tokyo in which year?  
1990

18.  Who were Runners Up in this seasons Carabao Cup Final?
Liverpool – Lost to Newcastle United

19. Which British F1 driver, holds the record of most wins without a World Championship, finished runner-up in the driver’s championship four times in a row and is widely considered the best driver never to win a Championship
Stirling Moss

20.  Why did Chris Comby and Gemma Abbey become famous losers on May 24th, 2003?
As the pop duo Jemini, they scored 0 points for the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest




 

[zico]

Zeb we didn't live near there but reemember dad took me tro Crystal Palace one night as Seb Coe was on the bill running for Haringey I think.  He is marmite to many people obviously but no-one can deny he glided across the track and I was very much a fan as a kid.  Think that night someone put the hammer straight into the judges pitt!!  I think Danny Harris was the youngster who eventually beat Moses.

Losers Quiz

1.  Who was responsible for losing Barings Bank roughly 830 million in 1995?

2.  Far from being a loser but who did Rory McIlroy beat in the play-off hole at the US Masters recently?

3.  At what game was a former world champion famously defeated by a computer called Deep Blue in 1997?

4.  In 1962 The Beatles were rejected by a British record company with the comment that "guitar groups are on the way out" and that "The Beatles have no future in show business". Which company was this?

5. Who did Barack Obama defeat in the 2008 US Presidential election?

6.  Which fellow Jamaican finished second to Usain Bolt in the London 2012 men’s 100 metre final?

7.  Which British female swimmer won a silver medal in the 400m Individual Medley at the 1980 Moscow Olympics?

8.  Which football team lost the F.A. Cup final in both 1998 and 1999?

9.  In the 1996 US Masters, who looked to be cruising home to the championship and entered Sunday with a six-shot lead. But he hit his tee shot into the water on both Par 3’s on the back nine, shot 78, and Nick Faldo won instead?

10. How many World Snooker Championship Finals did Jimmy White lose?

11.  At the 1988 Winter Olympics, Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards famously came last in the ski-jump.  In which city were these Olympics held?

12.  To which boxer did both Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn lose to twice?

13.  Which of the following actresses NEVER won an Academy Award - Teresa Wright, Donna Reed, Ava Gardner, Julianne Moore?

14.  Can you name the lead prosecutor who lost the OJ Simpson murder trial back in 1995?

15.  Pete Sampras won an unprecedented 7 Wimbledon titles in the years of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. His streak was interrupted in 1996 when he lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual winner. Who was this Dutch player?

16.  In the 2012 Tour De France, who finished runner up to winner Bradley Wiggins?

17.  Mike Tyson suffered his first ever professional boxing defeat against Buster Douglas in Tokyo in which year?  

18.  Who were Runners Up in this seasons Carabao Cup Final?

19. Which British F1 driver, holds the record of most wins without a World Championship, finished runner-up in the driver’s championship four times in a row and is widely considered the best driver never to win a Championship

20.  Why did Chris Comby and Gemma Abbey become famous losers on May 24th, 2003?







 

[zebthecat]

14 today thanks zico.
Went to see a fair bit of athletics as a kid as we were close to Crystal Palace and my Dad was a fan and used to be a handy sprinter. Also saw car racing there which was insane as the track was a death trap.
Ed Moses is the coolest athlete of all time - just chilling with his head on the blocks to get ready to race..

[only1billybonds]

17.

Thanks  Zico 

[mallard]

16 Thanks Zico

[Westside]

20. Boosted by the golf question. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

Winners Quiz

1.  The game show Winner Takes All was first hosted by which comedian from 1975 to 1986?
Jimmy Tarbuck

2.  Who went on to become a judge on The X Factor UK after winning as a member of Girls Aloud in Popstars: The Rivals.
Cheryl Tweedy – will accept Cheryl Cole or Cheryl Fernandez-Versini

3.  Which country won the UEFA Euro 2024 final?
Spain

4.  Which schoolgirl won the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "All Kinds of Everything"?
Dana

5. Between 1977 and 1987, which athlete won 122 consecutive races and set the world record in the 400 metre hurdles four times? 
Edwin Moses

6.  Which Paul was the first winner of Britain's Got Talent?
Paul Potts

7.  Who won the 2010 Labour Party leadership election?
Ed Miliband

8.  What did Tim Campbell win in 2005, Michelle Dewberry in 2006 and Marnie Swindells in 2023?
British version of The Apprentice (BBC TV reality show)

9. Which horse won the Grand National in 2018 and 2019?
Tiger Roll

10.  General George Meade is best known for winning which battle?
Battle of Gettysburg

11.  Bill Bailey is the oldest celebrity to win which BBC show?
Strictly Come Dancing

12.  Which TV actor had a number one hit single in 1986 with 'Every Loser Wins'?
Nick Berry

13.  John Wayne won a Best Actor Oscar for his role in which film?
True Grit

14.  Meryl Streep won her first Oscar when she won Best Supporting Actress for which film?
Kramer vs Kramer

15.  Who won the 2023 Scoop of the Year award at the British Sports Journalism Awards for his interview with Cristiano Ronaldo?
Piers Morgan

16. In 1954, in which city did Roger Bannister break the four-minute mile?
Oxford

17.  What was won by To Kill a Mockingbird in 1961 and Gone with the Wind in 1937?
The Pulitzer Prize

18.  Ayrton Senna won three F1 world championships for which team?
McLaren

19.  Judith Keppel was the first person to win what on British TV?
£1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

20.  Rory McIlroy finally joined the elite club of golf’s Grand Slam winners and in doing so became the first European to achieve the feat.  For five points name the other five in the Grand Slam Hall of Fame? Point for each
Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods



 

[zico]

After a 2-0 win at Old Trafford the perfect time to post a 


Winners Quiz

1.  The game show Winner Takes All was first hosted by which comedian from 1975 to 1986?

2.  Who went on to become a judge on The X Factor UK after winning as a member of Girls Aloud in Popstars: The Rivals.

3.  Which country won the UEFA Euro 2024 final?

4.  Which schoolgirl won the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "All Kinds of Everything"?

5. Between 1977 and 1987, which athlete won 122 consecutive races and set the world record in the 400 metre hurdles four times? 

6.  Which Paul was the first winner of Britain's Got Talent?

7.  Who won the 2010 Labour Party leadership election?

8.  What did Tim Campbell win in 2005, Michelle Dewberry in 2006 and Marnie Swindells in 2023?

9. Which horse won the Grand National in 2018 and 2019?

10.  General George Meade is best known for winning which battle?

11.  Bill Bailey is the oldest celebrity to win which BBC show?

12.  Which TV actor had a number one hit single in 1986 with 'Every Loser Wins'?

13.  John Wayne won a Best Actor Oscar for his role in which film?

14.  Meryl Streep won her first Oscar when she won Best Supporting Actress for which film?

15.  Who won the 2023 Scoop of the Year award at the British Sports Journalism Awards for his interview with Cristiano Ronaldo?

16. In 1954, in which city did Roger Bannister break the four-minute mile?

17.  What was won by To Kill a Mockingbird in 1961 and Gone with the Wind in 1937?

18.  Ayrton Senna won three F1 world championships for which team?

19.  Judith Keppel was the first person to win what on British TV?

20.  Rory McIlroy finally joined the elite club of golf’s Grand Slam winners and in doing so became the first European to achieve the feat.  For five points name the other five in the Grand Slam Hall of Fame? Point for each




 

[mallard]

14 for me thanks

[only1billybonds]

15.
Cheers  Zico 

[Westside]

17. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

Re Q7.  I have just noticed poor wording on my part.  It was meant to to read "middle name" rather than "second name" so if you have put "Spencer" as in a surname then also give yourself a point.

More British History Quiz

1.  Which political party was led by Screaming Lord Sutch?
The Monster Raving Loony Party

2.  Which “RW” or ‘DW’ was lord mayor of London 4 times?
Richard “Dick” Whittington

3.  Muckle John was the last official royal one in England – what?
Fool or Jester

4.  What was ceded to Britain in 1713 as part of the settlement of the War of Spanish Succession?
Gibraltar

5.  Which arm and which eye did Nelson lose in service, right or left?
The right in both cases

6.  What year is infamous with Jack the Ripper?
1888

7.  What was Princess Diana’s second name?
Frances

8.  Which English cathedral was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666?
St. Paul’s Cathedral

9.  Who was the first person pictured on a British postage stamp?
Queen Victoria

10.  In which year were driving tests first introduced in Great Britain, was it 1935, 1945 or 1955?
1935

11.  Florence Nightingale was a nurse during which war?
The Crimean War

12.  Who became the first Prime Minister born “after” World War II? 
Tony Blair

13.  In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin?
18th century

14.  The 1940 evacuation of Dunkirk was codenamed what?
Operation Dynamo

15.  Which year was the Brexit Referendum in? 
2016

16.  Which king does Colin Firth portray in the movie ‘The King’s Speech’? 
King George VI

17. What was the name given to the Anglo-Saxon tax raised during the reign of King Ethelred to ensure protection against Danish invasion? 
Danegeld

18.  In 1940, which three foods were first to be rationed during the Second World War?  Point for each
Bacon, Butter and Sugar

19.  The Beeching Report of 1963 led to major restructuring of which transport system in the UK?
Railways

20.  What was finally completed in 1928 after 70 years' work?
The Oxford English Dictionary







 

[zico]

After VE Day yesterday finishing the week with 

More British History Quiz

1.  Which political party was led by Screaming Lord Sutch?

2.  Which “RW” or ‘DW’ was lord mayor of London 4 times?

3.  Muckle John was the last official royal one in England – what?

4.  What was ceded to Britain in 1713 as part of the settlement of the War of Spanish Succession?

5.  Which arm and which eye did Nelson lose in service, right or left?

6.  What year is infamous with Jack the Ripper?

7.  What was Princess Diana’s second name?

8.  Which English cathedral was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666?

9.  Who was the first person pictured on a British postage stamp?

10.  In which year were driving tests first introduced in Great Britain, was it 1935, 1945 or 1955?

11.  Florence Nightingale was a nurse during which war?

12.  Who became the first Prime Minister born “after” World War II? 

13.  In which century did the Industrial Revolution begin?

14.  The 1940 evacuation of Dunkirk was codenamed what?

15.  Which year was the Brexit Referendum in? 

16.  Which king does Colin Firth portray in the movie ‘The King’s Speech’? 

17. What was the name given to the Anglo-Saxon tax raised during the reign of King Ethelred to ensure protection against Danish invasion? 

18.  In 1940, which three foods were first to be rationed during the Second World War?  Point for each

19.  The Beeching Report of 1963 led to major restructuring of which transport system in the UK?

20.  What was finally completed in 1928 after 70 years' work?





 

[mallard]

16 Thanks Zico

[zebthecat]

15 today thanks zico.

[only1billybonds]

16.

Cheers  Zico

[Westside]

18. Thanks Zico.

[zico]

Another War Film Quiz

1.  At the time of which World War II event is 'From Here to Eternity' set?
Pearl Harbor

2.  During which war was 'Platoon' set?
Vietnam war

3.  How were the 12 convicts recruited for a suicide mission known as in the 1967 movie?
The Dirty Dozen

4.  In which country is 'The Killing Fields' set?
Cambodia

5.  'The Eagle Has Landed' centres on a plot to kidnap whom?
Winston Churchill

6.  Which musical satire on war was directed by Richard Attenborough?
Oh! What a Lovely War

7.  James Woods appears as a hard-drinking War Correspondent in which Oliver Stone film?
Salvador

8.  What was the name of the DJ played by Robin Williams in "Good Morning Vietnam"?
Adrian Cronauer

9.  Which actor portrayed Sgt. John Stryker in the 1949 World War II film Sands of Iwo Jima?
John Wayne

10. What is the name of the 2016 war movie directed by Mel Gibson that tells the story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War II?
Hacksaw Ridge

11.  In 'Apocalypse Now', what music is played during the helicopter attack scene?
The Ride of the Valkyries

12.  What is the name of the American Los Angeles-class submarine under the command of Bart Mancuso played by Scott Glenn in The Hunt for Red October?
USS Dallas

13. In 'Saving Private Ryan', how many brothers does James Francis Ryan lose?
Three brothers killed in the line of duty.

14.  Which film directed by Kathryn Bigelow was nominated for nine Academy Awards in 2009 and won six, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay?
The Hurt Locker

15.  'Letters from Iwo Jima' is a companion piece to which other Clint Eastwood film?
Flags of Our Fathers

16.  Which 1987 war film was directed by Stanley Kubrick?
Full Metal Jacket

17.  For which Robert de Niro film was Cavatina the theme music?
The Deer Hunter

18.  Who won an Oscar for his role as the Colonel in "The Bridge on the river Kwai"?
Alec Guinness

19.  In the 1963 film The Great Escape which tunnel did they escape from, was it Tom, Dick or Harry?
Harry

20.  Who wrote the novels The Guns of Navarone, Force 10 From Navarone, Ice Station Zebra, When Eight Bells Toll and Where Eagles Dare?
Alistair MacLean


 

[zebthecat]

21 for yesterday thanks zico

[zico]

Another War Film Quiz

1.  At the time of which World War II event is 'From Here to Eternity' set?

2.  During which war was 'Platoon' set?

3.  How were the 12 convicts recruited for a suicide mission known as in the 1967 movie?

4.  In which country is 'The Killing Fields' set?

5.  'The Eagle Has Landed' centres on a plot to kidnap whom?

6.  Which musical satire on war was directed by Richard Attenborough?

7.  James Woods appears as a hard-drinking War Correspondent in which Oliver Stone film?

8.  What was the name of the DJ played by Robin Williams in "Good Morning Vietnam"?

9.  Which actor portrayed Sgt. John Stryker in the 1949 World War II film Sands of Iwo Jima?

10. What is the name of the 2016 war movie directed by Mel Gibson that tells the story of Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic during World War II?

11.  In 'Apocalypse Now', what music is played during the helicopter attack scene?

12.  What is the name of the American Los Angeles-class submarine under the command of Bart Mancuso played by Scott Glenn in The Hunt for Red October?

13. In 'Saving Private Ryan', how many brothers does James Francis Ryan lose?

14.  Which film directed by Kathryn Bigelow was nominated for nine Academy Awards in 2009 and won six, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay?

15.  'Letters from Iwo Jima' is a companion piece to which other Clint Eastwood film?

16.  Which 1987 war film was directed by Stanley Kubrick?

17.  For which Robert de Niro film was Cavatina the theme music?

18.  Who won an Oscar for his role as the Colonel in "The Bridge on the river Kwai"?

19.  In the 1963 film The Great Escape which tunnel did they escape from, was it Tom, Dick or Harry?

20.  Who wrote the novels The Guns of Navarone, Force 10 From Navarone, Ice Station Zebra, When Eight Bells Toll and Where Eagles Dare?



 

[mallard]

14 Thanks Zico

[only1billybonds]

16.

Cheers Zico.

[Westside]

22. Thanks Zico.